- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Vista, NE
La Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317527001475
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vista Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in La Vista · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vista Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Vista, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
La Vista Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 317527001475 · La Vista, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 14.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
La Vista Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
La Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- This school 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- Prairie Queen 514
Prairie Queen Elementary
514 students
What this shows La Vista Middle School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vista Middle School compares
La Vista Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, La Vista Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Queen Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vista Middle School
How many students attend La Vista Middle School?
La Vista Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Vista, NE. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vista Middle School?
24.3% of students at La Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Vista Middle School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in La Vista, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vista Middle School?
La Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Vista Middle School rank among public schools in La Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Vista, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides La Vista Middle School, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and Papillion Middle School (635 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.